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Federated Farmers Podcast

Federated Farmers of NZ
Federated Farmers
New Zealand
Mental Health
New Zealand Arable Industry
Succession Planning
Agriculture
Kiwisaver
Contract Milking
Dairy Farming
Interest Rates
Fonterra
Carbon Forestry
Ravensdown
Supply Chain
Alliance Group
Dawn Meats
Solar Energy
Housing Affordability New Zealand
NZAB
Banking

The Federated Farmers Podcast is your weekly guide to the issues affecting rural New Zealand. Join us as we unpack the policies, challenges and big ideas shaping life on farm. With frank conversations from farmers, advocates and experts, we break down what matters and why, so you can stay informed, prepared and heard. Hosted by Ben Chapman-Smith, Federated Farmers' communications manager, who grew... more

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Want to know where the main parties stand on the issues that matter most to farmers and rural New Zealand? Hosted by Heather du Plessis-Allan at Mystery Creek, the Rural Issues Debate on 30 September brought together Todd McClay (National), Jo Luxton... more

East Coast farmer Blair Crawshaw has been using drones for eight years, putting them to work mustering stock, finding missing animals and pests, and checking for problems across his steep Motu farm, Tawa Hills Angus. In this episode, we get practical... more

When a friend asked Logan Wait to provide some meat for an event post-Covid, he realised there was a problem: he had the animals, but no easy way to get meat from the farm to the people who wanted it. That question led him to found Earth First, New Z... more

South Canterbury farmer Lesley Roy has taken more than 1,500 wallabies and 40 pigs off her farm this year – but despite that huge effort, the numbers are barely changing. With pigs destroying pasture and eating lambs, and wallabies continually damagi... more

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Blair Crawshaw
East Coast farmer described as using drones for mustering, locating stock and pests
Private farmer, East Coast NZ
Episode: Farming with drones – are they actually useful? | EP 107
Charlie Reynolds
Federated Farmers Gisborne president
Federated Farmers
Episode: Farming with drones – are they actually useful? | EP 107
Logan Waite
Founder of Earth First, New Zealand's first certified mobile abattoir
Earth First
Episode: What if the meatworks came to the farm? | EP 106
Leslie Roy
South Canterbury Meat and Wool Chair
Federated Farmers
Episode: Why our pest problem is bigger than hunting | EP 105
Kate Acklin
Chair of Beef and Lamb New Zealand, farmer and entrepreneur
Beef and Lamb New Zealand; Mount Summers Station (Canterbury)
Episode: The Kate Acland story: embracing the uncomfortable | EP 104
Nick Brown
Taranaki farmer leasing an 800-hectare farm and advocate for succession
Independent farmer (Taranaki)
Episode: Why this farmer is leasing his way to farm ownership | EP 103
Thomas McDonald
CEO of Spring Sheep
Spring Sheep Dairy
Episode: From crazy idea to new farming industry | EP 102
Olivia Smith
Commercial Manager Operations at Spring Sheep
Spring Sheep Dairy
Episode: From crazy idea to new farming industry | EP 102
Sam Whitelock
Professional rugby player, Farmstrong ambassador, farming family member
Farmstrong; All Blacks
Episode: Sam Whitelock on leadership, pressure and life after rugby | EP 94

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Ben Chapman-Smith
Host of the Federated Farmers Podcast

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Wayne Langford: Five priorities for the next government | EP 91
Q: What is the benefit to the average New Zealander if we can cut the costs of farming?
Lower farming costs translate into cheaper food for households and stronger rural communities; the conversation emphasizes reducing red tape, enabling efficient on-farm practices, and ensuring revenue stays with farmers while meeting government goals.
Wayne Langford: Five priorities for the next government | EP 91
Q: What are the biggest costs today that government policy can actually influence, Wayne?
Wayne explains that the plan targets cost-reduction through regulatory reform (permitted activities, streamlined consents), simpler planning frameworks, and smart investment in infrastructure like water storage, which collectively reduce costs for farmers and lower food costs for the public.
Glenaray Station and the future of high-country farming | EP 78
Q: Why is it important for decision makers to visit Glenaray during the field day?
Visiting in person helps policymakers understand on-the-ground realities and supports better decision making by linking land management with policy development.
Glenaray Station and the future of high-country farming | EP 78
Q: How often do you meet the farm team and what does that look like?
Regular meetings are held, starting with health and safety, with structured agendas, recording, and then proceeding to week-by-week planning and rostering, often using group chats for coordination.
Glenaray Station and the future of high-country farming | EP 78
Q: Simon, talk us through the farming operation itself.
Simon describes Glenaray as a 68,000-hectare sheep, beef, and deer operation with a 22-person on-site team, a mix of full-time staff and casuals, and a strong focus on culture and leadership to keep the operation running smoothly.

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The show centers on rural policy, farming operations, and the business of agriculture in New Zealand, with weekly conversations that unpack policies, regulatory challenges, and practical leadership insights for farms and rural communities. Episodes frequently feature Federated Farmers leaders, policy advocates, and industry specialists who discuss topics like grazing concessions, energy and fuel, trade policy, and commodity markets, often tying these issues to real-world farming impact. A notable strength is its accessible handling of complex policy and governance topics, plus hands-on perspectives from farmers and industry insiders, making it a strong resource for listeners who want to stay informed and prepared in a changing rural landsca... more

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2. Charlie Reynolds
3. Logan Waite
4. Leslie Roy
5. Kate Acklin
6. Nick Brown
7. Thomas McDonald
8. Olivia Smith

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